Dublin Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of two red pandas.
The twins, one male and one female, were born on July 14th and weighed approximately 150 grams. Although the cubs were born almost three months ago, it is only now the cubs are starting to venture out of their den.
The thriving newborns have a very strong bond with their parents. They are the 3rd litter born to parents Angelina and Chota.
Team Leader Eddie O’Brien said, “Red pandas are endangered in the wild so we are over the moon that this is the third litter born to Angelina and Chota at Dublin Zoo. The cubs are both doing very well and getting more adventurous and confident.”
Red Panda Facts:
- Red pandas have thick, dense fur and a long, bushy tail to keep them warm
- The fur on the soles of their feet also prevent them from slipping on wet branches
- Mainly active at sunrise and sunset, they spend the rest of their time asleep in the trees
- Red pandas are endangered in the wild
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